Malaya, Municipality of Cervantes, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Cervantes |
| Postal code | 2718 |
| Population (2020) | 1,858 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9856, 120.6844 (16° 59' North, 120° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 801.4 meters (2,629.2 feet) |
Malaya is a barangay in the municipality of Cervantes, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,858. This represented 9.55% of the total population of Cervantes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malaya in the 2015 Census was 1,682 broken down into 349 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,158 | 203 | 5.70 | |
| 1,315 | 239 | 5.50 | |
| 1,465 | 264 | 5.55 | |
| 1,478 | 278 | 5.32 | |
| 1,595 | 289 | 5.52 | |
| 1,682 | 349 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malaya is 10 to 14, with 200 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 157 | 9.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 188 | 11.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 200 | 11.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 178 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 172 | 10.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 136 | 8.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 90 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1,682 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malaya grew from 1,158 in 1990 to 1,858 in 2020, an increase of 700 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.12%, or an increase of 176 people, from the previous population of 1,682 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,158 | – | |
| 1,315 | 2.41% | |
| 1,465 | 2.34% | |
| 1,478 | 0.12% | |
| 1,595 | 2.81% | |
| 1,682 | 1.02% | |
| 1,858 | 2.12% |
Location
Malaya is situated at approximately 16.9856, 120.6844, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 801.4 meters or 2,629.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malaya shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.